Ham and Broccoli Royale--A variation on Divan (jan. 1975}

By CarolM-2

Ingredients

• 1 cup regular rice
• 2 10oz packages frozen broccoli spears
• 4 Tbsp. butter or marg.
• 2 lg. onions, chopped fine (2 cups)
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 4 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 8 oz pkg., sliced American cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. cook the rice, f, and spoon into a well greased 13x9 baking dish.
2. cook broccoli, drain well. Place in a single layer over rice in dish.
3. melt butter. In a large skillet, stir onions into butter and saute until soft. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly until bubbly. Stir in milk, and continue cooking until sauce thickens and bubbles, about 3 minutes. Stir in ham, pour over rice.
4. Place cheese slices over sauce. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, until cheese has melted.
makes 8 servings.